Golf Society Annual Outing 2017

LONGFORD ASSOCIATION CHARITY GOLF DAY 2017

As though in response to a special heavenly request everything came together, including the fine weather, for the Longford Association's 2017 Charity Golf Day in Clontarf at the end of August. Fifteen teams of four - up somewhat on last year - took part and as was observed during the presentation of prizes, it was small enough not to be unweildy and sizable enough not to be unviable. As the happy golfers returned to the nineteenth hole, their demeanours told us that the day had gone more than satisfactorily for most, especially the prize winners!

Association Chairperson, Tony Gilleran, presiding over the presentation of prizes, fulsomely thanked all the players and sponsors and emphasised the fact that the association always ensures insofar as possible that the proceeds, in going to a local Longford charity, are allocated within the county. And it was also noted that the non-golfing members of the association committee support the chosen charity with prizes or cash donations.

Prize Winners.

785 Tony Gilleran presenting prize for longest drive to Bill Farrell.

802 Winning Team 2017 - Mick Kennedy, Ger Langan, Tony Gilleran and Vinny Langan presented with their prizes by Liam Caldwell

799 2nd on 97 Points (back nine 49) Danny Donohoe, Noel McKenna, Bart O'Connor and Bill Farrell with Tony Gilleran

796 3rd on 92 Points D. Hayes, Brendan Walsh, John Murray and Philip Duignan with Tony Gilleran, & Dessie Kiernan,

795 4th on 91 Points, Des Kelly, Fred Kelly, Jack Higgins and Louis Gillick

793 5th Joe O'Sullivan, Pat Reilly, Mick Fay, & Aiden Fay being presented by Danny Donohoe

791 6th on 89 Points: Aiden Dunne, Gerry Carpenter, Kevin O'Brien and Steve Walsh

788 Prizes Galore for winners

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807 Tony Gilleran MC wrapping up proceedings

1st on 97 Points (back nine 50): Mick Kennedy, Ger Lanigan, Tony Gilleran & Vinny Lanigan.
2nd on 97 Points (back nine 49): Danny Donohoe, Noel McKenna, Bart O'Connor and Bill Farrell
3rd on 92 Points: D. Hayes, Brendan Walsh, John Murray and Philip Duignan
4th on 91 Points: Des Kelly, Fred Kelly, Jack Higgins and Louis Gillick
5th on 90 Points: Joe O'Sullivan, Pat Fay, Mick Fay and Aidan Fay
6th on 89 Points: Aidan Dunne, Gerry Carpenter, Kevin O'Brien and Steve Walsh
Nearest the pin: Fran Dawson.
Longest Drive: Bill Farrell

Sponsors.

We thank all our loyal golfing friends and sponsors, who, by their generosity, have contributed to the Association's Charity drive: Tom Gilligan, Jack and Sheila Duignan, Jim and Peggy Mc Govern, John Rabbitt, Clontarf Golf Club, Des Kelly, Dessie Kiernan snr, Dessie Kiernan jnr, Ronnie Molloy, Danny Donohoe, Padraig Connolly, Paddy McKenna, Tom Halligan, Gerry Quinn, Tony Gilleran, Liam Caldwell.

Longford Charity Named

At the association's post-golf meeting, held in September in Cassidy's hotel, it was decided that the proceeds from this year's Golf Day will go to the the St. Christopher's Charity in Longford. We are delighted to be in a position make a presentation to this worthy organisation in good time for Christmas.

Text and Results by Liam Caldwell

Photos by Eamonn McPartland

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